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Current Musicians Lineup & Bio

 

Ginai: World class singer and performer best known for her award winning jazz recordings and concerts. Previously with Hula Joe and the Hut Jumpers. Excels on lead vocals to “Allergic To My Life”, “By Your Side”, “Global Connection”, “Where Are You Now”,  and  “Believe In This Love”. www.Ginai.com

 

Mahi Crabbe: Up and coming singer and guitar player who sings lead vocals on  “Don’t Walk Away”, Heavy Water Peace”, “My Heart Aches”,  “Aloha, Your Spirit Lives On”, “Without You”, and “Thinking Back.” Born and raised in Honolulu and a graduate of Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu. 

 

Kelly Scott: Award winning song writer and founder of the band. Born in Hilo, Hawaii and raised on Oahu. Composed and played his first music under the stars on the beach at Ehukai and Pipeline. Musical influences include Switch Foot, 3 Doors Down, Henry Kapono, Brother Noland, and Bob Marley. Primary song writer of first two CD’s “Island Surfer Girl” and “Shadow Reef”. Also plays acoustic guitar and sings lead vocals on “Difficult Situation”, “Love Will Never Change”, and “Matter of Time”.

 

Logan Scott:  This awesome twelve year old inspired up and coming new CD “Allergic To My Life” by writing the music to the title track and four other alternative rock and reggae songs. Logan also plays key boards, grand piano, and percussion beats. Logan is a piano student inspired by teacher Robin Fong of Honolulu, Hawaii. Musical influences include Cold Play, Linkin Park, Green Day, Switch Foot, 3 Doors Down, 3-11, and Bob Marley.

 

Dominic Merrell (Live Wire): Known as Live Wire. Performed with E 40 at recent Pipeline Café Concert. Has also been making music since he was twelve years old. Born in Newport, Virginia and later lived in Arizona before moving to Hawaii eight years ago. Displays mad passion when he raps his lyrics to “Difficult Situation”, “Allergic To My Life”, “Don’t Walk Away”, “By Your Side”, “Global Connection”, and “Heavy Water Peace”. www.myspace.com/L5wire

 

Shawn Ishimoto: This musical genius formerly known as BB Shawn plays lead electric and acoustic guitar, bass, and drums on songs including “North Shore Island Reggae”. Shawn has played with many musical groups in Hawaii. He is one of the original members of Pipeline Band both in recordings and live at many musical venues. www.shawnishimoto.com www.myspace.com/shawnishimoto

 

Salvadore Poe: In the early 90’s he founded and led the rock band Spread Eagle, of New York, which released two albums on MCA Records and included videos aired on MTV. He has also composed songs for CNN, TNT, Showtime, CBS, and the 1998 Winter Olympics. Much of this work was done with Emmy Award winning director/editor Glenn Lazzaro. He has composed and played with some of Europe’s Superstars including Lisa Ekdahl and Henri Salvador. For Pipeline Band Salvadore again demonstrates his talents on electric lead and rhythm guitar. www.myspace.com/salvadorepoemusic

Troy Cacal:  An original member, drummer and lead singer on Pipeline Band’s first two CD’s. Also popular for getting crowds going at live gigs and concerts such as Winter Bash and Bombucha at the Waikiki Shell. Troy was born and raised in Hawaii currently living on the windward side of Oahu.  

 

Stanton Haugen: Stanton plays trumpet and trombone on the "Allergic To My Life" CD.

 

Josh Diller: Formerly of Honolulu and now living in Vail, Colorado adds reggae rap on Scott’s “North Shore Island Reggae”.

 

Pierre Grill: Originally from France, he has been an award winning producer and engineer in Hawaii for over twenty years. A producer of many of Hawaii's top artists, Pierre also helped produce all of Pipeline Band CD’s along with Kelly Scott.. www.pierregrill.com www.youtube.com/pierregrill